I was required to complete 80 hours of community service by May. I was running out of time to get them done. I had to worry about work, school, and just life in general. I thought “there has to be a way to complete them online, in my own spare time”. I...

A volunteering story by: Jicole Martinez I learned to care for animals in the boarding area, client animals in the beginning. When I started I would vacuum and mop all the floors sometimes a couple times a week. I would clean up Urine, Vomit, Blood and Feces. I would...

A volunteering story by: Jeremy Tecktiel At the cleanup sites, the passion for the work is contagious, and humor creates an upbeat atmosphere — something he knows is necessary for the work that they do. His team uses skits, mock motivational speeches and music...

A volunteering story by: Luis E Espinosa-Zagal The Urban Autism Solutions is the name of a residence home for young adults with autism. It is a fairly new project, so there is so far only one building that houses four autistic adults. Paola is a friend of mine who...

A volunteering story by: Jennifer Rachel Hay Jim Pickett has been a volunteer for the American Diabetes Association for more than twenty years. During that time he has performed many different tasks. Jim has planned layouts and routes, he has delivered supplies to...

A volunteering story by: Alexandra Diffley I am interviewing Jacob Moore, a 20 year old from Maryland who recently relocated to Pittsfield MA. Jacob has very fond memories of his time spent volunteering for the Immanuel Church Of Christ. He primary volunteered here...